Panasonic PT-AX100E Operating Instructions Manual Download

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NGLISH

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Basic Operation

Switching the projector on/off

Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Mains lead.

Connecting

1. Make sure the shape

of the mains plug and
the

AC IN

connector

on the back of the
projector match, then
push the plug all the way in.

2. Connect the

Mains lead

to a wall socket.

Disconnecting

1. Make sure the

MAIN POWER

is switched off

and unplug the

Mains lead

from the wall

socket.

2. Hold the plug and unplug the

Mains lead

from the

AC IN

connector on the back of the

projector.

Mains lead

NOTE:

Do not use any other

Mains lead

than the one supplied with the projector.

Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the mains lead.

Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.

Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.

POWER indicator

Indicator status

Status

No illumination or flashing

The

MAIN POWER

is switched off.

RED

Lit

The

MAIN POWER

is switched on and the projector is standby.

GREEN

Flashing

The

POWER

is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.

Lit

The projector is ready to project.

ORANGE

Lit

The

POWER

is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.

Flashing

The

POWER

is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering

to projection mode. Recovery may take a while.

NOTE:

While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the

MAIN POWER

off or unplug the

Mains lead

POWER

indicator

Summary of Contents for PT-AX100E

Page 1: ...TQBJ0204 ENGLISH LCD Projector Operating Instructions Model No PT AX100E Before operating this product please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use ...

Page 2: ...of time 2 To prevent electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 3 Do not remove the earthing pin on the mains plug This apparatus is equipped with a three prong earthing type mains plug This plug will only fit an earthing type mains socket This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the mains socket cont...

Page 3: ... electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of th...

Page 4: ...Switching on the projector 20 Switching off the projector 20 Projecting an image 21 Selecting the input signal 21 Positioning the image 21 Remote control operation 22 Operating range 22 Input switching 22 Capturing an image 22 Switching the aspect ratio 23 Switching off the projector automatically 23 Resetting to the factory default settings 23 Turning on the button backlight 23 Switching the pict...

Page 5: ... SCAN 33 KEYSTONE 33 AUTO SETUP 33 OPTION Menu 34 INPUT GUIDE 34 OSD DESIGN 34 OSD POSITION 34 BACK COLOUR 34 STARTUP LOGO 34 AUTO SEARCH 34 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 34 INSTALLATION 35 SLEEP 35 ALTITUDE 35 LAMP POWER 35 LAMP RUNTIME 35 TEST PATTERN 35 TEMP and LAMP Indicators 36 Controlling alerts 36 Care and Replacement 37 Before cleaning 37 Cleaning your projector 37 Before replacing the Lamp unit 38 W...

Page 6: ... extended period of time pull the mains plug out from the mains socket Do not do anything that might damage the mains lead or the mains plug Do not damage the mains lead make any modifications to it place it near any hot objects bend it excessively twist it pull it place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle If the mains lead is used while damaged electric shocks short circuits or fi...

Page 7: ... or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port allow at least 10 cm 4 of space otherwise burns or damage could result Replacement of the lamp is better to be carried out by a qualified technician The lamp has high internal pressure If improperly handled explosion might result The lamp can easily become damaged if struck against hard objects or dropped and injury or malfunctions may res...

Page 8: ...and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Do not mix old and new batteries If the batteries are inserted incorrectly they may explode or leak and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Do not put your weight on this projector You could fall or the projector could break and injury may result Be especi...

Page 9: ...not set up the projector near high voltage power lines or near motors The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference If installing the projector to the ceiling ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work You will need to purchase the separate installation kit Model No ET PKX100 Furthermore all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician If...

Page 10: ... the screen and do not let it become dirty or damaged Lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as individual lamp characteristics usage conditions and the installation environment especially when the projector is subjected to continuous use for more than 10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off Liquid crystal panel Do not project the same image for long peri...

Page 11: ...aspect ratio page 23 MENU Display the Main menu Return to the previous menu page 26 DEFAULT Reset some of the settings to the factory default settings page 23 INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the input method page 22 Remote control signal emitter Display the COLOUR MANAGEMENT menu page 24 COLOR MANAGEMENT LIGHT Turn the button backlight of Remote control on off page 23 Display the PICTURE menu...

Page 12: ... through the menu with F G H I ENTER and RETURN page 26 INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the INPUT SELECT method options page 22 MENU Display the menu on screen Return to the previous menu in menu mode page 26 Turn the outer ring to adjust the focus of the image page 21 Focus ring Heated air comes out of this opening Air exhaust port Turn the inner ring to adjust the image size page 21 Zoom ri...

Page 13: ... VIDEO signal cable S VIDEO IN Connect an HDMI signal cable HDMI IN Security lock Lamp unit component Houses the replaceable lamp unit Contact the projector dealer or an authorised service centre for replacement page 37 Front leg adjuster L R Screw up down to adjust the projection angle page 15 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN Connect an RCA composite video cable AC IN Connect the Mains lead to supply electr...

Page 14: ...12 1 1 77 m 70 0 87 m 2 10 1 55 m 5 1 2 1 m 6 10 4 3 m 14 1 2 03 m 80 1 00 m 3 3 1 77 m 5 9 2 4 m 7 10 4 9 m 16 2 28 m 90 1 12 m 3 8 1 99 m 6 6 2 7 m 8 10 5 5 m 18 2 54 m 100 1 24 m 4 2 21 m 7 3 3 1 m 10 2 6 2 m 20 4 3 05 m 120 1 49 m 4 10 2 66 m 8 8 3 7 m 12 1 7 4 m 24 3 3 81 m 150 1 87 m 6 1 3 32 m 10 10 4 6 m 15 1 9 3 m 30 6 5 08 m 200 2 49 m 8 2 4 43 m 14 6 6 2 m 20 4 12 4 m 40 8 NOTE Do not u...

Page 15: ...sk floor and projecting from rear INSTALLATION FRONT DESK INSTALLATION REAR DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear INSTALLATION FRONT CEILING INSTALLATION REAR CEILING NOTE A translucent screen is required for REAR projection When mounting the projector in the ceiling the optional ceiling mount bracket ET PKX100 is required Front...

Page 16: ... lens is up to 25 horizontally off centre from the screen and then adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature Q Vertical shift You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 63 vertically off centre from the screen and then adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature Lens shift and positioning Unlock Up to about 25 of the projection Up to about 25 of the project...

Page 17: ...ou will get the best quality of the projection image When the Shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit likewise when the Shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit When the projector is tilting and you adjust KEYSTONE the centre of the screen and the lens need to be rea...

Page 18: ...re connection to the projector Connecting with AV devices Connecting with HDMI PC NOTE Make sure the HDMI cable is adapted to your HDMI device for proper performance A compatible cable is required for an HDMI 1 080p signal It is possible to connect with DVI devices via a HDMI DVI conversion adapter but some equipment may not project the image properly or other problems could be encountered See Ser...

Page 19: ...ojector Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and or the mains lead Dirt or dust build up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards Switch off the power to the projector when not in use POWER indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER is switched off RED Lit The MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is standby GREEN Flashing The...

Page 20: ...EL or press MENU RETURN 2 Press I to select OK and press POWER or ENTER The power indicator lights up in ORANGE while cooling the lamp then illuminates RED when it is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER 3 Switch off the MAIN POWER on the back of the projector Switching on the projector Power indicator NOTE See page 34 about switching on off the STARTUP LOGO Some small rattling or tinkling sound may...

Page 21: ...ift and positioning on page 16 3 Adjust the angle of the projector Screw down the Front leg adjuster and adjust the angle vertically 4 Adjust the focus and the projected image size Turn the Focus ring and Zoom ring to adjust the image You can confirm the result with TEST PATTERN Selecting the input signal NOTE AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected autom...

Page 22: ...yellow See INPUT GUIDE on page 34 When projecting an image press FREEZE to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture Press again to escape Operating range NOTE The Remote control may malfunction under strong light such as a fluorescent Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor If there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the recep...

Page 23: ...R ROOM LIVING ROOM and FAVORITE buttons See PICTURE MODE on page 28 Switching the aspect ratio VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT YPBPR PC RGB HDMI NOTE If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio the image may distort or some portions may be cropped Select an aspect ratio which preserves the intention of the image creator The order of ASPECT types is defined not only by the input method but also ...

Page 24: ...press ENTER The projected image is captured and the target cursor is displayed When the LOG is fully stored the target cursor will not be displayed See Managing stored logs on page 25 2 Move the cursor with F G I and H to the required place to select a colour and press ENTER The colour at the centre of the target cursor is sampled and the sample box is displayed on the left of the cursor The menu ...

Page 25: ...profiles are loaded under the PICTURE MODE setting you can keep them as you defined until the PROFILE is set to NORMAL 1 Select the required PICTURE MODE and press ENTER 2 Press the COLOR MANAGEMENT button and select the PROFILE menu The profile settings of the selected PICTURE MODE will be displayed 3 Select the required profile and press ENTER COLOUR Adjust the vividness of the colour Setting ra...

Page 26: ...the left of the bar scale You can cycle through the options of an item by pressing I H 4 Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu To continue projection press the button repeatedly until the menu disappears Q About the bar scale items The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory default setting and the square indicates the current setting The Main menu has 4 options Select the requ...

Page 27: ... TEMPERATURE 0 DYNAMIC IRIS ON LIGHT HARMONIZER AUTO ADVANCED MENU FAVOURITE SAVE FAVOURITE LOAD SIGNAL MODE2 2 PC COMPONENT HDMI signals only Sub menu items Default setting V POSITION 0 H POSITION 0 DOT CLOCK1 1 PC signal only 0 CLOCK PHASE2 2 COMPONENT PC signals only 0 ASPECT AUTO3 3 16 9 for PC or HDMI signals WSS4 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT signals only ON OVER SCAN 7 KEYSTONE ON AUTO SETUP5 5...

Page 28: ...djust the brightness of the projected image Setting range 32 to 32 You can adjust the colour saturation of the projected image Setting range 32 to 32 When PC is connected this function is available with 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p and 1 125 1 080 50p signals only PICTURE MODE For a bright room NORMAL Setting for a general image such as sports or games DYNAMIC Bright and sharp s...

Page 29: ...he ADVANCED MENU you can perform more detailed image adjustment manually J GAMMA You can adjust linear intensity at 3 levels Press I H to increase decrease Setting range 8 to 8 J CONTRAST You can adjust the amount of contrast in RGB colours individually Press I H to increase decrease Setting range 16 to 16 J BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness in RGB colours individually Press I H to increase...

Page 30: ...CANCEL and press ENTER or press the RETURN button You can access saved FAVOURITE settings instantly 1 Select the required setting from FAVOURITE 1 FAVOURITE 2 or FAVOURITE 3 Undefined setting will not be displayed 2 Press ENTER to activate the selected setting The current selected signal is displayed when PC COMPONENT HDMI equipment is connected NOTE Applying noise reduction may affect image quali...

Page 31: ...justment you can fine adjust the timing of the clock Press I H to adjust H POSITION V POSITION See Navigating through the MENU on page 26 Move right Move left Move up Move down DOT CLOCK NOTE If the projecting signal s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz the adjustment may not make a difference CLOCK PHASE NOTE If the projecting signal s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz the adjust...

Page 32: ...24p 750 720 50p and 750 720 60p signals V SCROLL Escape and press F G to scroll the image of PC signals to adjust the edge vertically ASPECT Original size 4 3 Squeeze signal 16 9 Letter box 14 9 Letter Box 2 35 1 Cinescope 4 3 Projects at 4 3 16 9 Adjusts horizontally to 16 9 JUST Adjusts horizontally to fit 16 9 Closer to edge more enlarged Not available with PC signals ZOOM ZOOM1 Adjusts to 16 9...

Page 33: ...O 4 3 16 9 14 9 JUST ZOOM1 ZOOM2 AUTO 4 3 16 9 JUST ZOOM NTSC signal PC RGB 4 3 16 9 V SCROLL 4 3 16 9 VGA or SVGA signals V SCROLL only WIDE768 Not switchable WIDE480 600 720 768 2 signals HDMI 4 3 16 9 16 9 H FIT V FIT ZOOM 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p and 750 720 60p signals 4 3 16 9 JUST ZOOM 525p 480p and 625p 576p signals YPBPR 4...

Page 34: ... are detected and an input signal is selected automatically You can switch on off the system Press I H to select an option ON Active OFF Deactive You can switch the HDMI signal level NORMAL or EXPAND when an HDMI RGB signal selected Press I H to select an option INPUT GUIDE Options Function OFF Turn off the guidance SIMPLE Display the input method by text The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 5 second...

Page 35: ...ust the focus with the Focus ring 2 Press ENTER to display test pattern 2 and adjust the focus with the Focus ring again 3 Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu or press repeatedly to return to the screen INSTALLATION FRONT DESK Setting on a desk floor and projecting from front FRONT CEILING Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front REAR DESK Setting on a desk floor and proje...

Page 36: ...Problem The temperature inside and or outside the projector is abnormally high Cause The ventilation ports are covered The room temperature is too high The Air filter is excessively dirty and the ventilation is poor Remedy Remove the object s from the ventilation ports or clear around the projector Reinstall the projector at a temperature controlled place See Setting up on page 14 Clean or replace...

Page 37: ...Air filter If the Air filter is excessively dirty the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause malfunction Clean the Air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage 1 Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth 2 Press the tab and slightly slide up the Air filter to remove 3 Vacuum dirt and dust from the Air filter Do not wash the Air filter 4 Place and sl...

Page 38: ...the lamp unit allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns damage and other hazards Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit When to replace the Lamp unit Indication On screen LAMP indicator Over 1 800 hours REPLACE LAMP is displayed on the upper left of the screen for 30 seconds To clear the screen immediately press any button Illuminates RED Over 2 000 hours REPLACE LAMP i...

Page 39: ...n The resetting procedure should thus be completed within 10 minutes 1 Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and then press the MAIN POWER switch 2 Press the POWER button so that a picture is projected onto the screen 3 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen and then press the F or G button to select the OPTION menu 4 Press the ENTER button and then press the F or G button to selec...

Page 40: ...or may be tilted too much 12 21 14 37 14 The colour is pale or greyish COLOUR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly 28 18 The Remote control does not operate The batteries may be weak The batteries may not have been inserted correctly The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed The remote con...

Page 41: ...PC HDMI 1 125 1 080 24p 1 920 x 1 080 27 0 24 0 74 3 AA COMPONENT HDMI 1 125 1 080 60p 1 920 x 1 080p 67 5 60 0 148 5 AA COMPONENT PC HDMI 1 125 1 080 50p 1 920 x 1 080p 56 3 50 0 148 5 AA COMPONENT PC HDMI 750 720 60p 1 280 x 720 45 0 60 0 74 3 AA COMPONENT HDMI 750 720 50p 1 280 x 720 45 0 50 0 74 3 AA COMPONENT HDMI VGA480 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 25 2 A PC HDMI 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 A PC 640 x 4...

Page 42: ...signal names J Communication settings Serial terminal NOTE You must use only an RS 232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core type ET ADSER Pin No Signal name Contents C RXD Received data D GND Earth E TXD Transmitted data A Connected internally B F G NC H NC Signal level RS 232C Character length 8 bits Sync method Asynchronous Stop bit 1 bit Baud rate 9 600 bps X parameter None Parity None S...

Page 43: ...VD S VIDEO IN YUV COMPONENT IN HDM HDMI IN OMN Menu screen The menu screen will be displayed OEN ENTER Use this command to accept and to activate items selected in the on screen menus OBK RETURN Use this command to return to a previous menu screen or to clear the menu screen OCU OCD OCL OCR Navigation buttons OCU F button OCD G button OCL I button OCR H button OST Returning to the default setting ...

Page 44: ...ON QIN Input signal VID VIDEO IN RG1 PC IN SVD S VIDEO IN YUV COMPONENT IN HDM HDMI IN QPM Picture mode Parameter NAT NATURAL DYN DYNAMIC CN2 CINEMA2 VID VIDEO See page 33 NOR NORMAL CN1 CINEMA1 CN3 VIVID CINEMA QSH Shutter function 0 OFF 1 ON QFZ Freeze function 0 OFF 1 ON QOT SLEEP function 0 OFF 1 60 min 2 90 min 3 120 min 4 150 min 5 180 min 6 210 min 7 240 min page 23 Projector PC DTE ...

Page 45: ...35 H ALTITUDE 35 H LAMP POWER 35 H LAMP RUNTIME 35 H TEST PATTERN 35 H PICTURE Menu 28 H PICTURE MODE 28 H CONTRAST 28 H BRIGHTNESS 28 H COLOUR 28 H TINT 29 H SHARPNESS 29 H COLOUR TEMPERATURE 29 H DYNAMIC IRIS 29 H LIGHT HARMONIZER 29 H ADVANCED MENU 29 H FAVOURITE SAVE 30 H FAVOURITE LOAD 30 H SIGNAL MODE 30 H NORMAL DYNAMIC VIVID CINEMA CINEMA1 CINEMA2 VIDEO NATURAL GAMMA CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS CO...

Page 46: ...mm 43 1 mm Lamp UHM lamp 220 W Luminosity 2 000 lm Scanning frequency for RGB signal Horizontal scanning frequency 30 kHz 70 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 50 Hz 87 Hz Dot clock frequency Less than 150 MHz COMPONENT YPBPR signals 525i 480i 525p 480p 625i 576i 625p 576p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p 750 720 60p 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 60p Colour system 7 NTSC NTSC...

Page 47: ... DIN 8 pin RS 232C compatible Cabinet Moulded plastic ABS PC Dimensions Width 395 mm 15 17 32 Height 112 mm 4 13 32 Length 300 mm 11 25 32 Weight 4 9 kg 10 8 lbs Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F When the ALTITUDE page 35 is set to HIGH 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 no condensation Certifications EN60950 1 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 Remote control Power supply ...

Page 48: ...48 ENGLISH Appendix Dimensions 271 1 10 21 32 395 15 17 32 102 5 4 1 32 69 2 11 16 121 4 3 4 112 4 13 32 300 11 5 8 Units mm inch ...

Page 49: ...y will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling...

Page 50: ...NTER Button 12 Remote control button 11 F FAVOURITE FAVOURITE LOAD 30 Opening the menu 23 Remote control button 11 FAVOURITE SAVE 30 Focus ring 12 Image positioning 21 FREEZE Capturing 22 Remote control button 11 Front leg adjuster 13 Adjusting 15 Image positioning 21 G GAMMA 29 H H POSITION 31 HDMI Connecting 18 SIGNAL LEVEL 34 Terminal 13 I INPUT Button on the projector 12 INPUT GUIDE 34 Remote ...

Page 51: ...or status 19 On Off 20 PROFILE Create new 24 Loading 25 Projection lens 12 R Remote control 11 Operating range 22 Operation 22 Signal emitter 11 Signal receptor 12 RETURN Button 12 Remote control button 11 S Screen size 14 Security lock 13 SERIAL Connecting 42 Terminal 13 SHARPNESS 29 Shift lens Image positioning 21 Positioning 16 Shift lever 12 SIGNAL MODE 30 SLEEP 35 Remote control button 11 Set...

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